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WHO ARE WE?

Terry Wise started Pacific Sailing School in 1977 and since then we have taught over 85,000 people how to sail. 

With Sydney Harbour as our classroom and expert Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and Australian Sailing (AS) Instructors, who share their knowledge and passion for sailing with all our students.

We encourage our students to join the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCS), where we are based, and with over 2,000 introductions so far, it’s no wonder Terry can’t get down the dock without someone stopping to chat.

At Pacific Sailing School, you will learn to sail in a safe, friendly and supportive environment.  We have Instructors available at all levels providing you with the opportunity to learn from a variety of qualified individuals.

We are the longest running Keelboat Sailing School in Australia and embrace the theories and principals of both Australian Sailing and the Royal Yachting Association to provide our students with internationally recognised training and Commercial opportunities.

Whether you are a novice or have many years of sailing under your belt, we have courses and pathways that provide you with the best opportunities for success.

Check out Our Team to see the depth of experience we have to share with you.

Our Points of Difference

  • 6+ RYA Qualified Instructors
  • 8+ Australian Sailing Qualified Instructors
  • An International Racing Rules Judge
  • Dedicated Racing Instructors
  • 6 International J24 Keelboat training yachts
  • 2 Seawind Catamarans training yachts
  • 2 Monohull training yachts 
  • 1 dedicated Monohull Offshore training/racing yacht
  • Australian Sailing courses offered every day of the week
  • Added value on Australian Sailing courses – free practice sails following course completion, Theory & Social Nights, Introduction to Navigation (varies depending on course/s booked)
  • Flexibility to choose your course dates and times
  • Crewing opportunities following completion of your course

OUR LOCATION

We are based in Rushcutters Bay at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, the premier ocean racing club in the Southern Hemisphere.
Edgecliff and Kings Cross Stations are a 7 minute walk, frequent buses less than 3 minutes and it is a short 10 minute drive to the CBD. You won't find a Sailing School in a better location.
After an exciting day on the water, we will return to the Club's sundeck to share a drink, a casual meal and some tales of the day's exploits..

CREW AT THE CYCA

The CYCA hosts what is considered yachting's "Everest" - the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race as well as offering a full and varied Inshore and Offshore Racing Calendar.
With over 40 years tenure at the CYCA, we can place students on members yachts in ongoing crewing positions. We encourage students to become members of the CYCA and continue their sailing adventures.

-- World Sailing Safety and Sea Survival Course Review --

"Myself and the crew of the Winning Appliances completed the World Sailing Safety and Sea Survival course prior to this year’s Sydney to Hobart race. Terry was highly professional and the course was extremely valuable, as it helped everyone to understand their responsibilities and practice strategies and procedures to prevent and address emergencies at sea. I would highly recommend this course and Terry Wise to anyone considering doing an offshore race"
John WinningCEO of Winning Appliances Group
We have been sailing with these legends for over 5 years now. Amazing service, learning experiences, value, and professionalism. They make sailing FUN whilst delivering practical learning, where one of us has English as a second language.

We have made so many friends out on the water on their excellent range of boats with instructors Terry, Gardo, Phil and Damien – not to mention great introductions in the CYCA.  They have recently assisted with great advice as we purchased and renovated our Marten 49 cruiser-racer. Later in the year –  I need to come and do the theory for Coastal / Ocean Yachtmaster.
Grant MStarted sailing with PSS in 2017
2.5 years ago I moved to Australia from the UK on my own. As 'Billy no mates' (as I left friends and family behind), I spent my first full day in Australia at a sailing lesson Pacific Sailing School . I had lessons, did my dayskipper course, various boat deliveries, raced on as many days of the week as possible whilst still being able to earn a living, with the goal of learning to sail as fast as possible, and working towards doing the #rolexsydneyhobart race, one of the world's most famous offshore races. Not only have I fulfilled a dream, but we won on phs handicap, came third out of all non professional crews (Corinthians), and to top it off I won 'Best on Boat'. Literally couldn't be happier!! 😍🎉
All of this wouldn't have been possible without my Aussie sailing family and friends through the advice, support, introductions, and generally making sailing so much fun. Thank you!! 😘
FrancescaStarted sailing with PSS in 2016

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